What is a temporary PIN?
A temporary Provider Identification Number (PIN) is issued by the POS/Internet Help Desk to providers who do not have a permanent PIN or have misplaced their permanent PIN. A temporary PIN is valid until midnight of the day it was issued. Providers can use a temporary PIN to verify eligibility and perform Share of Cost transactions. A temporary PIN can only be used on the Supplemental Automated Eligibility Verification System (SAEVS). A temporary PIN cannot be used with the POS Device, Automated Eligibility Verification System (AEVS), Provider Telecommunications Network (PTN) or on the Medi-Cal Web site. To obtain a temporary PIN, please call the POS/Internet Help Desk at 1-800-427-1295. You can access SAEVS by calling 1-800-427-1295. Choose option 4 and then option 2.
A. A temporary Provider Identification Number (PIN) is issued by the POS/Internet Help Desk to providers who do not have a permanent PIN or have misplaced their permanent PIN. A temporary PIN is valid until midnight of the day it was issued. Providers can use a temporary PIN to verify eligibility and perform Share of Cost transactions. A temporary PIN can only be used on the Supplemental Automated Eligibility Verification System (SAEVS). A temporary PIN cannot be used with the POS Device, Automated Eligibility Verification System (AEVS), Provider Telecommunications Network (PTN) or on the Medi-Cal Web site. To obtain a temporary PIN, please call the POS/Internet Help Desk at 1-800-427-1295. You can access SAEVS by calling 1-800-427-1295. Choose option 4 and then option 2.
